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Sleep and neuromuscular diseases: assessment and management of respiratory problems

Symposium
Chairs: P. Laveneziana (Paris, France), A. LoMauro (Milano (MI), Italy)
Aims: to provide a state-of-the-art overview of the basic concepts and established practices for assessment and management of respiratory problems in patients with neuromuscular disorders. After an introductory lecture about the physiological basis of respiratory problems in various diseases, this session will consider the following: pulmonary function testing, respiratory muscle testing, non-invasive mechanical ventilation, cough assist devices, swallowing disorders, sleep problems and pharmacological treatment.

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Physiological basis of respiratory problems in neuromuscular diseases O. Mayer (Philadelphia, United States of America)
Functional respiratory assessment in neuromuscular diseases A. Aliverti (Milan, Italy)
Cough assist devices: what, when and how? M. Chatwin (London, United Kingdom)
Sleep disorders and neuromuscular diseases: when, why and how A. Simonds (London, United Kingdom)